Sharpstein Elementary School 410 voward streets Wala Walls, WA 99962 «(thy 509.527 3065 508.527.3038 A Century of Excelence Pindpale MARA GARCIA March 14, 2019 To Whom It May Concern: ttzel Salazar completed several activities in my classtoom.Itzel was able to experience working with students learning a second language, students learning how to read and write in their native language, non-verbal students, and students with special needs. The total number of hhours that Itel completed were 95 hours. Ina one-on one setting, tzl, played games to buld connections with three students who were non-verbal ina Dual Spanish environment. She clarified misconceptions in a writing activity. Miss itzel helped students use resources such as a bilingual dictionary and an on-line translator ‘when learners had a difficult time advancing in thelr task, In addition, she supported ‘monolingual, bilingual, and non-verbal students in writing, reading, math, and science, Ina small group setting, ttzel worked with students in the common area while other students were testing inthe classroom. She worked with different developmental stages of writing and rade several accommodations a the activity progressed. Supporting students completing exit tickets, assessments, end of the unit tests, and science posters were among other tasks she engaged in Itzel participated in other environments, She helped my teaching partner with accommodating some extra time in a math assessment and motivating learners to finish. ttzel observed a 4th {grade dual classroom for an hour where she was abe to observe multiple levels of language development. Mis Itzel observed two speech classes where she received many ideas of how to ‘work on communication skis. Furthermore, she had the experience of engaging with other certified teachers in the classroom such asthe ESL Coordinator, the CogAt Coordinator, and Guest Teachers from the district During planning time, itzl worked on creating posters, cutting visuals, organizing skills, copying. kills, displaying student work inthe common area, writing positive feedback (Stompers), ec Miss itel was @ postive role model forthe students, staff, and parents. Students respect and enjoy her presence in the classroom. ‘Thank you ize for your hard work inthe classroom. We will miss you. Clee Sth Clausla Saldivar, M. Ed Second Grade Dual Language Teacher